Christianity Flashcards
Ascension
The event 40 days after the Resurrection, when Jesus returned to God, the Father, in heaven, recorded in Luke 24 and Act 1.
Atonement
The reconciliation between God and humanity.
Bible
Sacred book for Christians consisting of both the new and old testaments.
Catholic
The tradition within the Christian Church which is led by the Pope.
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development [CAFOD]
A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
Christ
The leader promised by God to the Jews. Chrstians believe that Jesus is the Christ.
Christian
Someone who believes in Jesus Christ and follows the religion based on his teachings.
Christian Aid
A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
Church
A building in which Christians worship.
Creation
Christians believe that the world is God’s loving creation.
Crucifixion
Execution in which people were fixed to the cross. Jesus was crucified on Good Friday.
Easter
The religious season celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It starts on Easter Day and finishes with the feast of Pentecost.
Evangelism
Preaching the good news about God to convert people to Christianity.
The Father
The first part of the holy Trinity. The creator and one who sustains the universe.
Food Banks
Places which collect donated food to distribute to the poor. Christian charities such as Christian Aid have food banks.
Grace
The unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it.
Heaven
The state after death of being with and enjoying eternity with God. Also though to be a place.
Hell
The place of eternal suffering or the state after death of being separated from God and thus no connection to him.
Holy Spirit
The third part of the Holy Trinity who descended like a dove on Jesus at his baptism. Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is always present and inspires them.
Incarnation
The doctrine that God took a human form as Jesus.
Informal Prayer
Spontaneous prayers spoken from the heart as opposed to the usual use of set prayers.